Yu Takizawa

Yu Takizawa is a registered psychologist, with an Honours degree in Psychology and Masters in Applied Psychology (Counselling Psychology), and has a special interest in working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Before becoming a psychologist, Yu worked for a market research company and organisational consulting firm.

Yu has experience working in private practice, educational institutions and community agencies supporting adults, adolescents and children with a wide range of social and mental health issues, including:

Life Transitions – helping to overcome culture shock, language barriers and other challenges experienced by international students and immigrants;

Academic and Work Performance – helping to develop confidence and skills to manage stress and anxiety for improving work and academic performance;

Communication and Relationships – improving relationships at home and work;

Grief and loss – recovering from the loss of a loved one;

Addiction – helping to recover from addictions to drugs, alcohols, gaming and gambling.

Yu welcomes each client with warmth and respect, providing a safe place for them to talk about even the most sensitive issues in their personal life. Yu is non-judgemental and acknowledges the uniqueness in values and opinions of each client, including the values from different cultural, spiritual and religious backgrounds.

In his counselling, Yu works together with each client to analyse key issues and develop better understanding and strategies to deal with them.

Counselling for Immigrants

Yu was born and raised in Japan and has lived in Australia over 10 years, giving him an understanding of both Australian and Asian cultures.

Due to his own background, Yu understands the difficult challenges experienced by immigrants and international students in Australia, such as adjustment to new language and unfamiliar culture, cross-cultural relationships, and the isolation from family members and friends still in the home country.

Yu is experienced in helping individuals to smooth the transition to life in Australia, adjusting to working and studying in the Australian environment, and improving satisfaction and happiness.

Counselling in Japanese

Yu is one of only a few Japanese speaking psychologists in Brisbane; and aims to provide a vital support to those seeking counselling and psychotherapy in Japanese in Brisbane and nearby regions.

Appointments

Are you looking for a Brisbane Psychologist with Appointments Available Now? Vision Psychology at Mt Gravatt on Brisbane’s southside is open 7 days a week. Appointments with our Brisbane psychologists are available from 8am to 8pm; including Saturday and Sunday.

Freecall 1800 877 924 or 3088 5422. Our friendly staff will assist with bookings or your enquiries. Our reception hours are usually 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday. Call Centre Managers can be texted on 0431 009 934. At times our phones get very busy, so you can always send a message via our Contact Form.